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A practical, accessible guide with the latest research in vocal pedagogy, child development, and voice science.
This fully updated and expanded third edition offers fresh insights and strategies for fostering healthy vocal development throughout all stages of growth.
Addressing all aspects of the needs of young singers
Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults is an invaluable resource for singing teachers and choral directors, offering comprehensive guidance for effective voice instruction. In collaboration with renowned voice specialists, Dr. Williams shares in-depth information including:physical and emotional development during early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence
vocal tract anatomy, function, and health
how the human brain learns and neurology-informed instructional strategies
best practices for embracing the diversity of our students and creating inclusive teaching spaces
PLUS a holistic approach to developing musicianship by Alex Aitken
Designed to inspire a more integrated and transformative teaching practice, three unique interludes by Alex Aitken explore musicianship in an innovative way: through feeling, thinking, doing, saying, and learning.
Includes 70 practical exercises for your students
This resource offers 70 in-depth exercises, organized by topic for easy navigation.
Topics include pitch, phonation, resonance, breath management, mindset, and more!
About the author
Dr. Jenevora Williams is a globally renowned voice expert, celebrated for her pioneering research in children's voices, vocal health, and singing pedagogy. With extensive experience as a voice rehabilitation specialist, she is highly sought after as a speaker and educator, presenting her innovative, evidence-based approach for audiences worldwide. A passionate advocate for student-centered learning environments that are imaginative, playful, and inclusive, Jenevora continues to shape vocal education with her practical expertise and dedication to the field.
